Floral
print bustier midi dress ($74) from the
limited-edition MILLY for DesigNation capsule
collection at Kohl's. Blues, pinks and fresh
florals, as well as a fun lemon print, dominate
"feminine-with-an-edge" women's dresses
that were inspired by the sites of Capri, Italy

A
change of season means itís time to change up your
look. Are you ready?

Trends
for this time of year mimic the tone of the season:
refreshed, low-fuss, unassuming. Pastels are plentiful,
and lots of prints pull their inspiration from
springtimeís star, Mother Nature.

As
the weather heats up, here are a few of springís top
trends that are sure to heat up your style:

1.)
Bag it in a bucket

Leave
the oversized hobo purse at home. Fashionís favorite
way to haul around everything you need is a bucket bag.
Pick one in a vibrant hue, like the Polo Ralph Lauren
fringed drawstring bag ($450 at ralphlauren.com), to add
a pop of color to an outfit. Another carryall making a
comeback: the mini backpack. (Yep, they still exist.)

2.)
Nature-inspired prints

Outdoors
references are in full bloom! Apparel for the season
bursts with lush, leafy greens and a mix of delicate and
bold flowers, often set against a neutral backdrop for
extra emphasis. Try something (perhaps a bustier mid
dress, $74) from the new MILLY for DesigNation
limited-edition capsule collection at Kohlís. Blues,
pinks and fresh florals as well as a fun lemon print
dominate "feminine-with-an-edge" womenís
dresses that were inspired by the sights of Capri,
Italy.

3.)
Gingham style

Designers
have revived this retro print in a variety of colors and
sizes, from mini black-and-white checkerboards to
windowpane blocks of white paired with pastels. Keep it
sophisticated by juxtaposing it with something sheer, a
solid color or a bold wallpaper pattern that doesnít
compete for attention.

4.)
Luxe athletic wear

Jogger
pants, sweatshirts, leggings ó they arenít just for
the gym anymore. Designers have stepped up these styles
with color, embellishments and flattering silhouettes
(like the looks from Naeem Khanís spring runway show)
that are keeping the athleisure trend alive and well.
Who said you couldnít be comfortable and chic?

5.)
A fresh face

The
"it" makeup trend for the season is to look
like youíre not wearing any. Add a few subtle touches
to enhance natural beauty with a swipe of soft brown
shadow across eyelids and a glossy finish for lips. Hot
product: Get a light glow with a warm eye shadow from
Tom Ford. New from the designer are eye color sets ($60
apiece) that come with a cream and a powder option in
each.

6.)
Negative space nails

Nail
art is reimagined with free-hand touches and breaks in
color. Backstage runway tip: Donít polish the entire
nail. Leave part of it exposed by applying color on half
or to just the top and bottom, keeping the nail bare
across the middle.

7.)
Metallic footwear

Put
some sparkle in your step with sandals in a range of
metallic hues, including silver, gold, pewter or even
rose gold. Keep it more conservative with a dull finish,
or catch attention with high-shine sliders or something
strappy.